If you’re into smoothies that keep you full until lunchtime and don’t require a long list of ingredients or added protein powder, you’ll LOVE this peanut butter banana smoothie!
It’s super delicious, filling, balanced, and comes together in 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients! Keep it simple, or add optional spinach, flax, or hemp seeds for a nutrient boost. Let’s do this!
How to Make a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Get ready, because we’re about to show you how 4 simple ingredients (!) combine to make a delicious, filling, nutrient-packed smoothie! All that’s required is frozen banana, rolled oats, peanut butter, and your milk of choice (we like almond).
Frozen banana provides a creamy, naturally sweet base and makes this smoothie thick and chilled without diluting the flavors with ice. When it comes to nutrition, bananas are potassium and vitamin B6 powerhouses and also supply vitamin C, fiber, biotin, and more.
Rolled oats provide plenty of fiber and whole grain goodness, including phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, and even a little protein. Plus, they help thicken it even more for the ideal smoothie texture!
Peanut butter adds a delicious peanut flavor plus protein! P.S. Did you know peanuts outcompete other types of nuts and even rival beans when it comes to protein content (source)? We’re into it.
The final essential ingredient in this smoothie is (dairy-free) milk! It provides the liquid to get this thing blendin’!
If you’re looking to step up the nutrition even more (and make your smoothie a beautiful green color), throw in a handful of spinach! You won’t even taste it. Pinky promise.
Flax meal or hemp seeds are optional for an omega-3 and fiber boost. And if you prefer more sweetness, then honey, maple syrup, or dates will do that for you. Cinnamon also adds sweetness in its own subtle way!
We hope you LOVE this smoothie! It’s:
Creamy
Naturally sweet
Nutty
Satisfying
Protein-packed (12-16 grams per serving)
& Perfect for on the go!
We love it as a quick, protein-packed breakfast or snack! And since it relies on pantry and freezer staples, it’s perfect for those times when the refrigerator is looking empty.
More Smoothie Recipes
- Chocolate Protein Shake (Protein Powder-Free!)
- Blueberry Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
- Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Gingery Mango & Berry Smoothie
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
The Ultimate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE
- 1 cup frozen ripe banana slices (1 medium banana yields ~1 cup slices)
- 1/3 cup rolled oats (gluten-free certified as needed)
- 3/4 – 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 2-3 Tbsp peanut butter (find our favorite brands here)
ADD-INS optional
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal or hemp seeds (for added nutrition)
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup (or a pitted medjool date)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding more almond milk to thin, banana or oats to thicken, or peanut butter for richness and peanut flavor.
- Serve immediately or freeze in an ice cube tray then reblend (adding dairy-free milk as needed) to enjoy later. Texture/flavor is best when fresh.
Mike says
Thank you so much for this!
I decided to make the switch to vegan a few months ago and smoothies have been so helpful for getting nutrients when I’m not in the mood for salad.
Side note, I love this tall glasses with the wide bases that are in the photo’s, do you know where I can find them?
-Mike
We’re so glad smoothies have been helpful, Mike! Hmm, we think the glasses may be from Terrain? Sorry, we can’t remember! They were purchased several years ago.
Alison says
I’ve never added raw oats before and now I’m hooked! I used an unfrozen banana and a cup of ice with two soft medjool dates, oat milk, peanut butter no other add-ins. Really amazing.
Whoop! Thank you for sharing, Alison! xo
Christin says
YUM! So good. Thank you. Xoxo.
Yay! Thanks, Christin!
Rea says
It was amazing! I love to make smoothies with my boyfriend all the time. The only reason I would give this 4 stars is because it was a little watery for my liking it wasn’t thick enough for us. Ours was like fully melted icecream consistency. Would recommend 😊
Thanks for sharing, Rea. Glad you enjoyed!
Alexis says
I have a smoothie every morning, this will definitely be going into my rotation. I’ve been using almond butter because that’s what I have on hand and adding spinach & hemp seeds. Super delicious and makes the perfect amount. I love the combo with the oats and getting that fiber. Thanks!!
Yay! Thanks so much for the great review and for sharing your modifications, Alexis!
Casey says
Love this! Included all the add ins. I was looking for something nutritious that I could share with my 3yo and this is it! The spinach made it greener than I expected, which worried me because she always picks green veggies out of her food, but she still liked it! I didn’t do exact measurements, it turned out more watery than I expected so I added some ice to thicken and that helped. Keeping this one bookmarked. Thank you!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Casey! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Jennifer Weiss says
This was delicious! I’ve always wanted to make a peanut butter smoothie, and for some reason today was the day I stumbled on your recipe. I like that it’s not too thick, and uses just a few tablespoons of peanut butter, so really not too fattening at all. Excellent, thanks!
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Jennifer! Thanks for the great review!
Sinead Black says
Hi,
I’ve just come across this mouth-watering recipe… I’m wondering, can I add chia seed instead of flax seed? Also, would it be ok to use frozen spinach, or is fresh better? How about strawberries?
Thanks in advance ☺️
Hi Sinead, you can use chia seeds instead of flax seeds! We haven’t tried it with frozen spinach or strawberries but we think it could work!
Linsey says
really simple, delish smoothie! I added all of the add-ins (spinach, hemp seeds, honey [and a date lol], cinnamon) and needed a little more almond milk, so prob used about 1 1/4c — it turned out really good!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed, Linsey!
Bethy says
I was skeptical at first but tried it and immediately saved the recipe! Will do again and again! Delicious and creamy and satisfying. I love that it has oats in it too! And i used oatmilk instead of almond milk. Such a great combo with PB and Banana🤎💛 Added a splash of vanilla.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Bethy. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
The Vegan Goddess says
I need to try this! I thought that rolled oats needed to be cooked. I was surprised that you didn’t use oat milk instead of rolled oats.
Abby Cannon says
This smoothie tastes JUST like the wundershowzen from Juiceland in Austin Texas. My favorite smoothie! Amazing!!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Abby. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Johanna says
This is one of my favourite smoothies for breakfast. It is sweet, healthy and filling. Great recipe!
We’re so glad you’re enjoying it, Johanna! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Tiffany says
Can I drink this for breakfast if I make it the night before?
Sure! It won’t be as thick and cold, but otherwise will be tasty!
Sara says
SO GOOD MAKE IMMEDIATELY! but really. I made the recipe exactly as written, with 1 cup almond milk and added 1 tbsp hemp seeds. I love how creamy this tastes with the blitzed up oats. Thank you!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Sara! Thank you for sharing! xo
kungaa joseph says
I love your recipes; I am on a constant diet to monitor both my sugar and salt intake. Every other day I make a shake with a soy powder. But this makes me feel so much better. Having all the ingredients and knowing what is going into my body. I can not thank you enough for all that you are doing. It has helped me lower my Blood pressure and my sugar.
We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes, Kungaa! xoxo
Bev says
Craving something thick,creamy and sweet? This recipe is sure to satisfy! I added spinach, flaxseed,hemp seed and a handful of pea sprouts. With all the additions, I had to add some water and ice to get it to my desired consistency. Will definitely add this to my smoothie rotation.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Bev! Thank you for sharing! xo
Jeanene says
Delicious! And very easy. I added cinnamon, which I think really adds flavor. I love this recipe and will make it again and again.
Yay! We’re so glad to hear it, Jeanene! Thank you for sharing! xo
Kennie Turner says
WOW! This is soooo good. We have this for breakfast after our morning workout.
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Kennie! Thank you for sharing!
Deepti @ aromaandessence.com says
I love banana smoothies. My son loves them too and I add some raw cocoa powder in them for him. And sometimes when I don’t have nut butter, I just add raw nuts such as almonds, or cashews. Tastes just as delicious :)
Yum! Love that idea. Thanks for the great review, Deepti!
RunningPath says
I’ve made smoothies or faux soft serve ice cream from frozen bananas for many years but somehow never thought to use oats. I made this recipe as written (with maple syrup and flax meal, plus salt because my PB is unsalted) and it was the perfect post-run smoothie for me this morning. Very quick to throw together and delicious. My 14-year-olds both loved it too and think it would make a good after school snack (maybe split between them). I definitely recommend adding salt if your PB doesn’t have (especially if consuming post workout).
Love it! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications!
Sabrina says
I made this smoothie as written but with a date, cinnamon and chia seeds. It is really good and creamy!
Your additions sound delicious! Thank you for sharing, Sabrina! xo
Amanda says
This was sooo tasty! I’ve made it twice now, once with peanut butter and once with peanut butter powder and hempseeds, both tasted very similar and were great. My 10 year old asks for this every morning! (But I make him rotate through veggie smoothies in between, ha!)
Thanks for sharing! All of your recipes are so good and I always know they are full of REAL ingredients.
Love it! Thanks so much for the great review, Amanda! So glad you both enjoyed!
Leah says
The addition of the oats is brilliant. Smoothies often leave me feeling hungry way before lunch. But this one, made with all of the add ins, keeps me going. It’s also delicious! Thanks Dana!
Woohoo! So glad you enjoyed this, Leah. Thanks so much for the great review!
Laura says
This is a “full ’til lunch” breakfast smoothie. I was shocked how it kept me going at work all morning. Subbed PB for almond butter. Added 1 date and liked the sweetness. No honey or maple syrup.
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Laura! Thank you for sharing your experience! xo
Pat says
If I switched to PB2 equivalent, how would the nutrition and calorie load change?
Hi Pat, PB2 has a lower fat, protein, and calorie content. It has added sugar and salt, so those would increase since we calculated with natural peanut butter (no ingredients besides peanuts).
Megan Bowes says
Hi! I’ve been enjoying your recipes! Thank you! For those with a food intolerance to bananas, I’m wondering if you (or your readers) have any substitution ideas.
Hi Megan, we find mango to be a good substitute for bananas in smoothies because it’s both sweet and creamy, but not sure it would pair well with peanut butter. We’d suggest checking out our other smoothie recipes here.
Will says
Great smoothie that does keep you feeling full until lunch. We add Cacao nibs (naturya) that add a chocolatey bitterness and texture.
Love that addition, Will! We’re so glad you enjoyed the smoothie. Thank you for sharing! xo
Anna Reid says
This sounds SO good! Do you think kale would work as a substitute for spinach?
Yes!
Sarah says
I’ve been looking into smoothies as a quick and fun way of getting my daily dose of veg and fruit and was pleasantly surprised with this recipe. I add 1/3-1/2 of a hass avocado and a little of adaptogen blend to the recipe and it’s delicious!
Yum! Thanks so much, Sarah!
Jen says
This looks absolutely divine but it contains ALL the fat I eat in an entire day. Couldn’t you use the PB2 powder to cut down the fat consumption. 40G of fat in one drink/meal is a ton!
Hi Jen, that should work, it just won’t be as rich. Let us know if you try it!
Jen says
Thanks! And I was wrong, it’s only half my fat for the day, 20g with the real stuff. 😆 I’ll try it with the powder.
Rhonda says
Thank you for this delicious and easy shake recipe! I love that it’s inexpensive, thick and creamy, and uses ingredients I always have on hand. I added a teaspoon of chia seeds and a dollop of honey and will make this again and again :=)
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Rhonda! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Beth says
This really DID come together in 5 minutes (or possibly even less) and was delicious and refreshing. My 8 year old loved it too and stole her little brother’s helping. Will definitely make this again.
Whoop! We’re so glad it was a hit in your family! Thank you for sharing, Beth! xo
Paige says
Absolutely love a peanut butter banana smoothie! I usually add a grind of Himalayan pink salt and a small splash of vanilla extract to really give it that extra punch of flavour. So delicious!
Love your additions, Paige! Thank you for sharing! xo
Tom Aleksson says
This is my favorite recipe, it’s simply delicious! A gold standard for a powerful breakfast. In my case I add oats with milk and keep it in the fridge overnight, while in the morning I add honey, raw cocoa and chia seeds before blending.
Smart! Thanks for sharing, Tom!